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The Flatmate from Japan Returns🚶‍♂️Travelling Tales & More [950]

Peter, my old flatmate from Japan, is back on the podcast after his previous appearance 11 years ago! We chat about travelling experiences, teaching English in Malaysia and Japan, dealing with jet lag and culture shock, doing stand-up comedy abroad, and some of the funny, strange ... Show More

1h 47m

Aug 18

Let’s Take a C1 Grammar Test 📋 and critique it [949]

In this episode I take a typical multiple choice grammar test that you can find online, explain the answer to each question and give mini grammar lessons along the way. I also discuss what makes a good test of your English, and what good and bad level tests do. Learn more about g ... Show More

2h 11m

Aug 11

Workplace Scenarios 👷 Role Plays for Practical English [948]

In this fun and practical episode I dive into realistic workplace English through improvised role-play conversations. Designed to help you boost your vocabulary, listening skills, and confidence in professional settings, this episode features six humorous and educational role-pla ... Show More

1h 3m

Jun 9

939. Our favourite things to do in London 🇬🇧 (Part 1)

Here is part 1 of a double episode about London 🇬🇧 and great things you can see and do there 🎡. Listen to my friends and family describing their favourite things to do in the city 🍻, get some travel tips 🏙️, get a mini history lesson 🏛️, and learn some vocabulary in the pro ... Show More

1h 32m

Jun 9

940. Our favourite things to do in London 🇬🇧 (Part 2)

Here is the second part of this double episode all about great things to see and do while in London 🇬🇧. Listen to my friends and family talking about the city 🏙️, learn some fascinating bits of history 🔥, get inside tips 🗺️ and learn some vocabulary in the process. 📄 Get th ... Show More

1h 49m

Dec 2024

914. A Midwinter Ramble ❄️ Luke’s English Podcast

An end-of-year rambling episode with some seasonal good wishes 🎄, comments on recent episodes 🎧, an update about upcoming content 📲, anecdotes about seeing Paul McCartney live in concert 🎸, playing music at the British Ambassador's residence 🇬🇧 and visiting the British Libr ... Show More

2h 18m

Jul 14

Listen & Learn English with Luke 🎧 This is SOMETHING! [944]

In this episode I take you on a big rambling journey through all sorts of English-learning goodness (and nonsense). We start by pondering what makes a good podcast title — is it clever, clickbait, or just clear? I reveal a monumental tectonic shift in the way I am titling my epis ... Show More

2h 30m

Apr 2016

[006] Fun Intro To Phrasal Verbs! Yeey! (Part 1)

Hola weones! Oopsy daisy! What the hell did I just say? In Chile this is quite normal, so relax everybody! In this episode you will hear a Fun Introduction to Phrasal Verbs! Yeeey! How exciting! Not.... but this episode is exciting, en serio. Tune in and listen! Get your FREE eBo ... Show More

8m 56s

Jun 12

English for travelling fans - Travelling on the Tube

In this episode, Jack focuses on language for travelling fans. Jack talks about the London Underground and there's a roleplay which features vocabulary related to travelling around London. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcas ... Show More

22m 55s

Oct 2024

904. Bits & Bobs 📚 Questions of English (Part 1)

This is the first part of a series in which I share various little things which I have collected over the years for this podcast, including questions about English, some interesting talking points and some general motivation and inspiration for your English learning journey.👉 Ep ... Show More

58m 49s

Aug 2017

474. Holiday Diary (Part 1) New Arrival, New Destinations

Hi everyone, I'm back from my holiday so here's a new episode of the podcast. In this one you'll hear me talking about some recent news (including quite a big announcement) and then an account of what we did on holiday including some descriptions, opinions and stories. There's ta ... Show More

1h 12m

Apr 2025

930. Can I eat my cat? 😿 Weird Google Questions, Answered (Topics + Vocabulary)

This episode is about the bizarre and funny questions that people input into Google. I explore and answer some of these questions, explaining some vocabulary. The result is an engaging and intellectually light-hearted discussion involving the usual mix of rambling, and English te ... Show More

1h 36m

Dec 2024

913. The Snowman ⛄️ (Learn English with a Short Story)

Listen to a short story and learn some useful English vocabulary in the process. This one is called The Snowman - a mysterious winter tale about a creepy snowman which appears outside a cabin in a remote forest. Follow the story, and learn plenty of descriptive vocabulary.📄 Get ... Show More

1h 42m

939. Our favourite things to do in Londo...